PHF grieved over passing away of Mrs Air Marshal Nur Khan

LAHORE, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation on Wednesday condoled the death of Farhat Nur Khan, wife of the late Air Marshal Nur Khan, former president of PHF.

Pakistan hockey achieved great feats during Air Marshal Nur Khan’s two tenures as the president PHF (1967-69 and 1976-84). The green shirts won all the major titles: Olympics, World Cup and Asian Games.

Nur Khan was also the person credited with the introduction of hockey World Cup as well as Champions Trophy.

President PHF, Brig (rtd) Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad expressed their heartfelt sympathies with the members of bereaved family and offered Fateha for the departed soul.